Saulo

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOW-loh /ˈsaʊ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish/Portuguese form of Saul — from Hebrew Sha'ul, 'asked for; prayed for'Medium

In 30 seconds: Asked for; prayed for: Saulo is the Spanish Saul — 'asked for; prayed for'. Lyrical, biblical, and warm (said 'SOW-loh').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningThe Spanish/Portuguese form of Saul — from Hebrew Sha'ul, 'asked for; prayed for'

U.S. rank (2024)#6392 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 665

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saulo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Saul — from the Hebrew Sha'ul, 'asked for; prayed for'. In the Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel, and Saul of Tarsus became the Apostle Paul. A lyrical, biblical name across Hispanic and Lusophone families (said 'SOW-loh'; nickname Saul).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, asked-for-and-prayed-for at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Saul means 'asked for; prayed for' (Hebrew Sha'ul) — Saulo is its lyrical Spanish/Portuguese form, biblical and warm (said 'SOW-loh').

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Saul — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Saul

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saulo mean?

Saulo is the Spanish Saul — Hebrew 'asked for; prayed for'.

How do you pronounce Saulo?

It's said SOW-loh /ˈsaʊ.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saulo a boy or girl name?

Saulo is a boy's name.

How popular is Saulo?

Saulo is a rare name in the U.S.